Garlic-Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs with Lemon

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with a fragrant garlic-herb crust and bright lemon, served with crispy skin and tender meat. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, Olive oil, Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 390 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary, and 1 teaspoon chopped thyme.
  3. Step 3: Rub the garlic-herb mixture evenly over chicken thighs, coating all sides.
  4. Step 4: Place lemon slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then arrange chicken skin-side up on top.
  5. Step 5: Roast for 35-40 minutes until chicken is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), basting once with pan juices after 20 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices.

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